Self-made

Back in 2017, Bucs rookie kicker Matt Gay, this year’s fifth-round draft pick, was voted the best kicker in college football.

But there was a catch to him winning the Lou Groza Award. (more…)

Pressure.

Interesting paragraph on BSPN.com that demonstrates the Bucs’ franchise crossroads. (more…)

“Baby steps” in repair job.

Just like Bucco Bruce Arians and Bryon Leftwich have a major task on their hands in getting America’s Quarterback, Pro Bowler Jameis Winston, on track, so too does running backs coach Todd McNair have a task. (more…)

The new QB guru weighs in

The quarterback whisperer and his crew of tacticians have watched all the film on America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston. (more…)

An offensive line with members who sleepwalk through, say, two snaps out of 65 per game, that’s a recipe for losing.

‘Play to the whistle’ is as basic as it gets when it comes to O-line coaching. (more…)

Changed expectations.

Back in 2016, veteran right tackle Demar Dotson dropped a bomb on Joe in Arizona. (more…)

Trade ransom established?

It seems to be rather quiet on the Gerald McCoy front since earlier in the week when a speculative piece was written in an Ohio paper linking the Browns to GMC in a trade. (more…)

Devin White responds to the doubters

Interesting insight from the anointed savior of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense, No. 5 overall pick Devin White. (more…)

Bucs OL coach Joe Gilbert.

Feel free to read into this what you wish but changes are coming to the Bucs’ rushing attack. (more…)

BY IRA KAUFMAN

It’s time for a rush to judgment around these parts.

Somehow, some way, the 2019 Tampa Bay Buccaneers have to construct a credible ground game. It’s been missing in action since 2015, when an offensive coordinator named Dirk Koetter orchestrated a well-balanced attack that set a franchise record for total offense. (more…)

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And the rest is silence… Tom Lang gives one final look-see at the Bolts roster heading into the offseason. It’s another signature Great Bolt Breakdown of all the active players as the organization will be trading, releasing, re-signing, slicing, dicing and more. Enjoy one last ride, Tampa, and then enjoy your next ride from Bill Currie Ford!

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In the spirit of Kramerica Industries, JoeBucsFan.com has a college intern for a few months. It’s a true rarity. In addition to soaking up wisdom from The Sage of Tampa Bay sports, Zachary Seifter has a pile of Bucs knowledge himself and you’ll see some of his work here occasionally.  

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While many see rookie linebacker Devin White to be the new face of the defense, there is another player the Bucs are looking at to turn around their historically bad defense from a year ago.

His name is Mike Edwards. (more…)

A couple of interesting themes came forth from two Buccaneers coaches yesterday, and they completely clashed with a Dirk Koetter opinion. (more…)

Sage JoeBucsFan.com columnist Ira Kaufman joins Hall of Famer Derrick Brooks on this new TAMPA TWO presented by Caldeco Air Conditioning and Heating.

In a classic exchange, Brooks says, “I’m just going to keep my mouth shut about that pick.” Great stuff from The Identity Tampa Bay and JoeBucsFan. Enjoy!!

Not a one-way coach.

Even if then-Bucs coach Dirk Koetter had agreed after the 2017 season to unload Mike Smith as his defensive coordinator, Koetter was a dead man walking. (more…)

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What the Bucs actually did in the draft is explored deeply by Bobby Fenton today, along with plenty of other thoughts and, of course, your slam dunk Kentucky Derby winners. Today’s Free Stretch, as always, is presented by Bill Currie Ford, home of the nationwide lifetime warranty on new and used vehicles. Follow Bobby on Twitter, @bobbygameday and enjoy. An intense Buccaneers fan from his days in the womb, Bobby always keeps it interesting!

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Fundamentals.

Tackling has almost become a lost art in the NFL. It’s sad. (more…)

Calls out Mike Smith’s defense.

Even though Bucs offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich works on the offensive side of the ball, he was quite open yesterday when calling out the Bucs defense. (more…)